Heather's Neighborhood Tips
Nearby Restaurants
Swanky. Hip. Incredible Cocktails. Fine dining. Pricey but worth it.
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The Cub Room
739 S Clinton AveSwanky. Hip. Incredible Cocktails. Fine dining. Pricey but worth it.
What is a neighborhood without a great corner pizza place?
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Little Venice Pizzeria
742 South AveWhat is a neighborhood without a great corner pizza place?
John's Tex Mex. Super inexpensive, fresh food, fast. Order at the counter. Beer & wine. Great small patio.
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John's Tex Mex
426 South AveJohn's Tex Mex. Super inexpensive, fresh food, fast. Order at the counter. Beer & wine. Great small patio.
Great Mexican food. Authentic. Delicious margaritas made with fresh lime juice. BIG tequila selection. Huge back deck.
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La Casa Restaurant
93 Alexander StGreat Mexican food. Authentic. Delicious margaritas made with fresh lime juice. BIG tequila selection. Huge back deck.
One of the most famous places in town. Classic. Free live music almost every night in the bar, almost always people dancing Swing, Zydeco, Blues or however you feel like dancing.
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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
99 Court StOne of the most famous places in town. Classic. Free live music almost every night in the bar, almost always people dancing Swing, Zydeco, Blues or however you feel like dancing.
Big west-facing windows (open in good weather). Super friendly service. They offer many standard fare plus nice salads & appetizers. Good-looking bar.
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The Old Stone Tavern
758 South AveBig west-facing windows (open in good weather). Super friendly service. They offer many standard fare plus nice salads & appetizers. Good-looking bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wine bar at ground level (M-Sat). Venture to the second floor (I believe only Fri-Sat) and find the most unique, talked about hidden gem in Rochester - Cheshire. Craft cocktails that put you in a different time.
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Solera Wine Bar
647 South AveWine bar at ground level (M-Sat). Venture to the second floor (I believe only Fri-Sat) and find the most unique, talked about hidden gem in Rochester - Cheshire. Craft cocktails that put you in a different time.
Voted Best of Rochester in about 5 different categories. Unique. Female owned. Big backyard with fire pit (smoking and dogs allowed, very social). No food to speak of.
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Lux Lounge
666 South AveVoted Best of Rochester in about 5 different categories. Unique. Female owned. Big backyard with fire pit (smoking and dogs allowed, very social). No food to speak of.
I love this place. Four minute walk. Go left out the door, right at the end of the street, just past the gas station. Great west-facing patio, big picnic benches. Small, inexpensive menu but really great food.
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Swiftwater Brewing Company
378 Mt Hope AveI love this place. Four minute walk. Go left out the door, right at the end of the street, just past the gas station. Great west-facing patio, big picnic benches. Small, inexpensive menu but really great food.
Parks & Nature
Great sunset viewing right down the street. Walk left down Gregory St, 2 blocks west, till it hits the river. Get adventurous & take the paved trail 8 miles north (right) to Lake Ontario. Or go 1 mile south (left) to University of Rochester, and beyond. At U of R go east or west on the historic Erie Canal trail for many miles. Perfect for jogging, walking or biking.
Genesee Riverway Trail
Genesee Riverway TrailGreat sunset viewing right down the street. Walk left down Gregory St, 2 blocks west, till it hits the river. Get adventurous & take the paved trail 8 miles north (right) to Lake Ontario. Or go 1 mile south (left) to University of Rochester, and beyond. At U of R go east or west on the historic Erie Canal trail for many miles. Perfect for jogging, walking or biking.
Beautiful park famous for its annual 10-day Lilac Festival every May but great all year.
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Highland Park
Beautiful park famous for its annual 10-day Lilac Festival every May but great all year.
Shopping
Furniture and deco, "mid-century, bohemian, and organic design." Extremely affordable. Combo of vintage and new, also handmade goods from local artisans. New location is 839 S. Clinton Ave.
Abode Rochester
50 State Street
Furniture and deco, "mid-century, bohemian, and organic design." Extremely affordable. Combo of vintage and new, also handmade goods from local artisans. New location is 839 S. Clinton Ave.
Essentials
Our boutique neighborhood hospital, emergency room and all. Conveniently located right down the street. They don't make 'em like this anymore. However, please try to avoid needing to go.
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Highland Market
830 South AveOur boutique neighborhood hospital, emergency room and all. Conveniently located right down the street. They don't make 'em like this anymore. However, please try to avoid needing to go.
Grocery store. Great local food co-op. You don't need to be a member. Bulk department on steroids. Good selection of organic & non-organic produce. Great beer selection. By the pound delicious hot food bar, and cold salad bar.
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Abundance Cooperative Market
571 South AveGrocery store. Great local food co-op. You don't need to be a member. Bulk department on steroids. Good selection of organic & non-organic produce. Great beer selection. By the pound delicious hot food bar, and cold salad bar.
Time For Wine & Spirits
661 South AveGood selection and a mere 5 minute walk down the street.
Arts & Culture
This is the Museum of Play. Super fun. Beware of reverting to childhood. Pay extra to get into the butterfly area. Wear bright clothes and they'll land on you!
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I-Strong Museum
1 Manhattan Square DrThis is the Museum of Play. Super fun. Beware of reverting to childhood. Pay extra to get into the butterfly area. Wear bright clothes and they'll land on you!
Closest Coffee Shops
If you are an espresso connoisseur, look no further, just go. Of the 4 cafes listed, this is the furthest away at exactly 1 mile. It is either a longer walk (20 min on the river walk to 1 Woodbury St.), or a ridiculously short drive. Best latte art in town. Huge windows, great atmosphere.
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Fuego Coffee Roasters
1 Woodbury BlvdIf you are an espresso connoisseur, look no further, just go. Of the 4 cafes listed, this is the furthest away at exactly 1 mile. It is either a longer walk (20 min on the river walk to 1 Woodbury St.), or a ridiculously short drive. Best latte art in town. Huge windows, great atmosphere.
Good company to support, good coffee to drink. Feels good all around.
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Coffee Connection
681 South AveGood company to support, good coffee to drink. Feels good all around.
Free WiFi. Delicious coffee and food. Great atmosphere. Open late every night.
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Equal Grounds
750 South AveFree WiFi. Delicious coffee and food. Great atmosphere. Open late every night.
Free WiFi. Great atmosphere, great coffee, great food (including late night), entertainment.
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Boulder Coffee Co Cafe and Lounge
100 Alexander StFree WiFi. Great atmosphere, great coffee, great food (including late night), entertainment.